Richfield School Board Meeting: July 13, 2026

The Richfield Public Schools Board held a regular meeting on July 13, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related items were discussed and approved. Key procurement actions included the approval of the 2027-2028 Long-Term Facilities Maintenance (LTFM) program budget and levy authorization totaling approximately $6.5 million, with plans to issue bonds around $9.5 million for roofing projects exceeding $100,000 per site. The board also approved a collective bargaining agreement for Food and Nutrition Services staff for 2026-2028, which included salary increases and benefit adjustments. Additionally, miscellaneous pay rates for 2026-2027 were approved, including a new school bus driver trainee position to support recruitment efforts. The board authorized the purchase of 225 Acer Chromebook Plus devices with management licenses for $240,750 through the Sourcewell joint purchasing agreement, continuing their technology equipment replacement cycle. Policy updates and organizational chart approvals were also part of the meeting, but no direct contract awards beyond the Chromebook purchase were noted.